"Century-Old Jewish Mural's Hidden History in Vermont: Lithuanian Mural Reclaimed from Burlington Apartment" by Samuel D. Gruber, Dr.

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Century-Old Jewish Mural's Hidden History in Vermont: Lithuanian Mural Reclaimed from Burlington Apartment

The Jewish Daily Forward (2014)

Samuel D. Gruber, Dr., Syracuse University

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Abstract

About the discovery of a 1910 synagogue mural in Burlington, Vermont painted by Lithuanian-Jewish artist Ben Zion Black, and its history, symbolism and the plan for conservation and presentation

Keywords

Burlignton,
Vermont,
synagogue,
mural,
conservation,
folk art,
Jewish art,
Decalogue,
Keter Troah,
historic preservation

Disciplines

American Art and Architecture,
Art and Materials Conservation,
Fine Arts,
Jewish Studies and
Religion

Publication Date

January 17, 2014

Citation Information

Samuel D. Gruber. "Century-Old Jewish Mural's Hidden History in Vermont: Lithuanian Mural Reclaimed from Burlington Apartment" The Jewish Daily Forward (2014)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/samuel_gruber/83/